Kemba Walker, a former NBA All-Star guard, announced his retirement from active duty on SNS on the 3rd (Korea Standard Time).
Walker, who led the team win in March when he was a Connecticut college student, joined Charlotte as the ninth overall pick in the 2011 draft. He was good at scoring goals by utilizing good staff and outstanding athletic ability. He also has strong heart and can save his team from challenges several times. 토토사이트 추천
Since 2017, he has been selected as an NBA All-Star for four consecutive years and played as a league-class guard. He played in all 82 games and scored an average of 25.6 points to become an All-NBA team for the first time in his career.
However, after moving to Boston, his career declined sharply due to knee injury. Walker’s weakness in defense was more noticeable, and he failed to make a comeback in New York and Dallas.
Last season, Walker signed a contract with AS Monaco of France after leaving the NBA stage to move to Europe. However, Walker, who had clearly seen his skills decline, failed to regain his form easily, scoring 4.4 points and 1.2 assists on average last season.
Walker eventually decided to leave the court at a relatively early age. He was called a regular All-Star for producing many highlight films, but the injury hampered him.
In an official statement, Walker said, “Basketball has done more than I can ever imagine and I’m so grateful for the amazing journey I’ve had. I’m officially retiring from active duty. All of this was a dream. Looking back, I still can’t believe what I’ve accomplished in my career.”
“I couldn’t come this far without amazing support. There are so many people to be thankful for. I’m grateful to my mom and dad, my family and my teammates, and the coaches who gave me the best out of me,” he said.